&lt;/b&gt;Newington Forest Holiday Bazaar, at Newington Forest Elementary, 8001 Newington Forest Ave., Springfield. Havefamily portraits done by a professional photographer (www.provinepictures.com) for half the price of local studios, from 3:30-6 p.m., then enjoy some holiday shopping opportunities (6:30-8:30 p.m.) with community vendors, Kid's Santa Shop and Bingo with prizes from the vendors and gift cards for your thanksgiving turkey.

&lt;/b&gt;Workhouse Works Show. The Workhouse Works Show will feature original works of art no larger than 8 x 10 created especially for this exhibition by Workhouse Artists. The exhibition, which runs through Dec. 24, will be in Gallery W-16. The Workhouse Arts Center is located at 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. For more information, call 703-495-0001 or visit www.workhousearts.org.

West Springfield High School Tiny Tots Concert. 10 a.m. Familiar nursery and show tunes for 4-5 year olds. Some of their favorite costumed characters will be there to add to the enjoyment. Tickets available at the door. ladesio@verizon.net.

&lt;b&gt;Wednesday/Dec. 2

&lt;/b&gt;‘A Christmas Carol’ opens at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, Route 1 at Furnace Road in Woodbridge. The show will run through Dec. 30, with matinees on selected dates. Call 703-494-6311 or visit www.lazysusan.com for showtimes and ticket prices.

West Springfield High School Tiny Tots Concert. 10 a.m. Familiar nursery and show tunes for 4-5 year olds. Tickets available at the door. ladesio@verizon.net.

&lt;b&gt;Friday/Dec. 4

&lt;/b&gt;Opera Recital: “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” 8 p.m., at the Harris Theater, George Mason University’s Fairfax campus. Purchase tickets at tickets.com or at 888-945-2468.

&lt;b&gt;Saturday/Dec. 5

&lt;/b&gt;Welcome the Holidays in Historic Clifton. Holiday Horseback Parade and Contest, 2-2:30 p.m.; visit shops in Historic Town of Clifton and take photos with Santa, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Town of Clifton Candlelight Homes Tour, featuring live music and strolling Dickens Carolers, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Caroling, refreshments and Christmas Tree Lighting in Ayre Square, 7:30-8 p.m. Tickets before Dec. 5: $20 for adults; $5 for children under 12; after Dec. 5, $25 for adults; $10 for children under 12. Purchase tickets at Clifton Café, Cottage Art, T&K Treasures and a Flower Blooms in Clifton; Picket Fence in Burke and Banner’s in Centreville. For more, e-mail Jennifer Chesley at townofclifton@aol.com or Lynne Garvey Hodge, lghassoc@erols.com.

20th Annual Model Train Display. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Many different gauge model trains will be running in the main building, caboose and on the grounds surrounding the station. Come enjoy some hot chocolate and a gingerbread man while you admire the trains. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children. 703-425-9225.

Opera Recital: “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” 8 p.m., at the Harris Theater, George Mason University’s Fairfax campus. Purchase tickets at tickets.com or at 888-945-2468.

&lt;b&gt;Sunday/Dec. 6

&lt;/b&gt;20th Annual Model Train Display. 12-4 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Many different gauge model trains will be running in the main building, caboose and on the grounds surrounding the station. Come enjoy some hot chocolate and a gingerbread man while you admire the trains. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children. 703-425-9225.

Christmas Market. Ravensworth Baptist Church, 5100 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, will sponsor a Christmas Market on 9:30-10:45 a.m. Honor loved ones with a gift that will benefit local or international charitable organizations. 703-941-4113; www.rbc-va.org.

&lt;b&gt;Wednesday/Dec. 9

&lt;/b&gt;DC101 Festivus with Weezer, Jack’s Mannequin and Motion City Soundtrack. 7 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $49.50. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT. www.dc101.com or www.patriotcenter.com.

&lt;/b&gt;Pianist George Winston's "The Winter Show." 8 p.m. at George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Adults $21-$42. Youth through grade 12, half price when accompanied by an adult. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or www.gmu.edu/cfa. www.georgewinston.com.

Plantation Christmas. 6-9:30 p.m. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, sip warm cider by the bonfire, and sample period recipes in the hearth kitchen at Gunston Hall. Enjoy live holiday music, candlelight mansion tours, and costumed characters engaged in seasonal merriment. Admission to “Plantation Christmas” is $15 for adults, $8 for ages 6-18, and $2 for ages 2-5. Reservations are not required.

Plantation Christmas Yuletide Dinner. This delicious meal features a generous selection of traditional fare and includes admission to Plantation Christmas at Gunston Hall. The Yuletide Dinner is $49.95 for adults and ages 11 and older, $24.95 for ages 6-10, and $9.95 for ages 2-5. Call 703/550-9220 for reservations. Gunston Hall is located at 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. For information, call 703-550-9220 or visit www.GunstonHall.org.

Living Nativity. See the angels, shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph and live animals as they reenact the night Jesus was born at Harvest Church, 7401 Beulah St., Kingstowne. Performances are 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided at each performance. Free. Call 703-971-7070 or check out www. harvestchurchag.org for more information.

Living Nativity. See the angels, shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph and live animals as they reenact the night Jesus was born at Harvest Church, 7401 Beulah St., Kingstowne. Performances are 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided at each performance. Free. Call 703-971-7070 or check out www. harvestchurchag.org for more information.

&lt;b&gt;Sunday/Dec. 13

&lt;/b&gt;Christmas Cantata: Morning Star. 11 a.m., at Franconia United Methodist Church. Franconia United Methodist Church is located at 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria. The Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall are handicapped accessible. 703-971-5151 or www.franconiaumc.org.

George Mason University Symphony Orchestra and Choruses Holiday Concert. 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Concert Hall, Fairfax. $20. Purchase tickets at tickets.com.